180-BX24.1 v1.00
May 27, 2020
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BX24.1
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FAN OPERATION
The fan(if fitted) should be off until the stove reaches normal operating temperatures. After approximately
30 minutes, the fan speed adjustment should match the thermostat control setting, i.e. if your stove is set at
medium then your fan should also be set at medium, low—low, high—high etc.. We recommend the use of an
optional fan system on all our wood stoves. The fan system recirculates the room air over the hot surfaces of
your stove and helps spread this super heated air around your home.
ICE - FORMATION AND PREVENTION
Most of what you see coming from the chimney of a properly operating catalytic appliance is water vapor. In
extremely cold weather - and with some exterior chimneys - this vapor may freeze in the chimney to the point
of actually blocking the chimney and extinguishing the fire. In such weather, occasionally burn the appliance
for 4 or 5 minutes with the thermostat setting on
HIGH
to melt any possible ice buildup.
DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE WITHOUT A COMBUSTOR
RELOADING PROCEDURE (with the catalyst temperature in the active red zone)
DO NOT RELOAD IF THE CATALYTIC
THERMOMETER NEEDLE IS HIGHER
THAN THE POSITION SHOWN HERE
1. Have your next load of wood ready before beginning. Turn the
thermostat to
HIGH
and turn the fan off. Wait 2 minutes for the air
flow to stabilize.
2.
Open the bypass door (bypass latch / rod pulled out using bypass
handle) and again wait 2 minutes for the air flow to stabilize.
3. Unlatch the loading door and open just a crack to allow the ambient
room air to be introduced to the firebox, this may take a few
seconds to stabilize.
4.
Slowly open the loading door and proceed to reload the firebox. If you experience excessive smoke
spillage, slightly close the loading door to re-establish a draft through the chimney.
5.
Once loaded, latch the loading door shut and close the bypass door (push the bypass latch / rod in using
the bypass handle). Let the fire burn on the
HIGH
thermostat setting for 20 to 30 minutes
OR
until the fire
is very well established. At that point, turn the thermostat down to the desired setting. Keep in mind you
may not see a large amount of flame activity in the lower thermostat setting. The thermometer needle will
remain in the active zone indicating that the burn cycle is continuing.
6. Should you burn the stove on a very low setting for extended periods of time, you will begin to see
creosote deposits forming on the glass door. To remove these deposits, simple run the stove on
HIGH
for
approximately 30 minutes. The
HIGH
setting will burn off most of the deposits
As every pile of wood is different you will learn, over time, which settings are necessary to achieve the optimal
fire. This will be based on the type of wood, installation, weather conditions and the desired room temperature.
RELOADING PROCEDURE (with the catalyst temperature still in the inactive zone)
Follow the procedure for “LIGHTING THE FIRE” on the previous page.
